That was after Adam Lyth did his chances of an England recall no harm with an impressive 111 at the top of the order as Yorkshire posted a seemingly imposing 593-9 decelared.

After early inroads into Hampshire’s innings, however, Yorkshire came up against a solid wall of reisistance from James Vince and Sean Ervine, the visitors eventually scoring 453 in reply before the final day petered out into a draw with Yorkshire 183-8 in their second innings.

Chris Waters was there to wintess all four days and reflects on Yorkshire’s opening performance, as well as looking ahead to their next game which sees them travel to Birmingham to take on Warwickshire at Edgbaston.